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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.66, 1,624.01 and 889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.66, 1,624.01 and 889.88 is: 1,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.66 : 1,624.01 = 889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.66/1,624.01 = 889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.66x = 1,624.01 × 889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.66x = 1,445,161.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,161.45/1,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.83

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